Software Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Location: Hybrid – Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60-73K depending on exp

About Uplifter:

Uplifter provides software solutions for managing sports clubs and federations, with a focus on improving operational efficiency for these organizations. We are in a period of growth and innovation and are looking for a highly skilled Software Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Software QA Specialist to join our development team. The role will be focused on testing new features, finding bugs, and ensuring the smooth operation of our software products. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other team members to ensure that our platform maintains the highest level of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze system specifications, user stories, and requirements.
• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Execute manual and automated tests on web-based applications to identify bugs and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to understand the features and functionality of new releases.
• Report bugs, track issues, and ensure timely resolution using bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira).
• Perform regression testing, functional testing, usability testing, and performance testing.
• Document testing processes and results.
• Participate in sprint planning meetings to provide feedback on testing requirements and timelines.
• Ensure the quality and functionality of software for a seamless end-user experience.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist or relevant role.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience in manual and automated testing for web applications.
• Proficiency with bug tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and test management software.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages is a plus but not required.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience testing SaaS platforms or sports management software.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools like Selenium, Cypress, TestComplete, or similar.
• Experience with performance and stress testing.

Why Join Uplifter?

• Join a high-performance team dedicated to transforming sports management through technology.
• Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility.